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Playa del Rey's beautiful beaches are facing a growing issue with expanding homeless encampments. Local residents have voiced significant concern over the situation, highlighting what they see as a lack of enforcement to address the problem. Despite various efforts to manage the situation, the encampments continue to increase, impacting the cleanliness and safety of the beaches.
Community members are frustrated, noting that while there are regulations in place intended to manage beach use and prevent unauthorized encampments, these measures often seem inadequately enforced. The situation has sparked a larger debate about the effectiveness of current strategies and the need for more effective solutions to balance the needs of the homeless population with the concerns of local residents and beachgoers.
As Playa del Rey grapples with this ongoing challenge, the community is calling for greater attention from local authorities and a reassessment of enforcement practices to ensure a safer and more welcoming environment for everyone.